AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Registration Starts; Apply Online @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
AP EAMCET 2026 registration and choice filling has started on the official website. Eligible candidates can register, pay counselling fee, upload, verify the required documents, and submit their preferred colleges and courses before the deadline. Check direct registration link, fees, process, required documents, seat allotment updates, and reporting instructions here.
AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Counselling Registration opens today, July 20, 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Registration Live Updates: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has started the online registration process for AP EAPCET (EAMCET) 2026 Phase 1 counselling. Qualified candidates can log on to the official counselling portal at cap.apcfss.in to submit applications, pay processing fees, and upload their academic and category certificates.
According to official schedule released by the Department of Technical Education, the deadline to complete the online registration and fee payment is July 29, 2026. Candidates belonging to the OC and BC categories are required to pay a processing fee of INR 1,200, while SC and ST candidates must pay INR 600. Payments can be processed using net banking, credit cards, or debit cards directly through the payment gateway on the portal.
Following successful registration, online verification of uploaded certificates by Help Line Centers (HLCs) will be conducted from July 22 to July 31, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep AP EAPCET 2026 rank card, hall ticket, and certificates ready. The web options entry window will open on July 25, allowing students to select and prioritize their preferred engineering colleges and branches.
In thislive blog on AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration we will track every announcement, direct links, registration process, regarding verification status and college seat allotments. Stay tuned for for more information.
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| AP EAMCET 2026 Online Registration & Fee Payment | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| AP EAMCET 2026 Online Certificate Verification | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Entry (Choice Filling) | Jul 25, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Web Options Editing | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| First Phase Seat Allotment Results | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Self-Reporting and College Reporting | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LIVE UPDATE
AP EAMCET 2026 Live Updates: Registration Started and Choice Filling Link Activated
- 6:22 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 Registration Dates
The AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling online registration and processing fee payment window runs from July 20 to July 29, 2026. Candidates must register well before the deadline to avoid last minute delays and server issues.
- 5:59 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Registration Window Active
APSCHE has officially activated AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration link today. Candidates can log in using their EAPCET hall ticket number and date of birth.
- 5:49 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Allotted centre location reminder
Report only at the centre allotted to you in the seat‑allotment letter. Visiting any other centre will not be accepted and may result in seat loss. - 5:14 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Access past years’ cutoffs
Students can check previous years’ AP EAMCET cutoffs (2019‑2016) for engineering and agricultural courses via the links provided on the official portal to compare trends. - 5:11 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
What influences the cutoff?
- Number of candidates applying for the exam
- Total candidates appearing in the test
- Available BTech seats
- Difficulty level of the entrance paper
- Previous years’ cutoff trends
- Registration and Payment of Processing Fee
- Document Verification
- Web Options Entry
- Seat Allotment
- Self-Reporting & Reporting at College
- 5:11 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Verification slip details
After handing over originals and photocopies at the helpline centre, candidates receive a verification slip. The slip contains seat details; any discrepancy must be reported immediately. - 4:46 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Documents to carry for verification
- AP EAMCET 2026 rank card
- AP EAMCET 2026 admit card
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Memorandum of Marks (Inter or equivalent)
- Proof of Date of Birth (SSC certificate)
- 4:30 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Minimum marks needed for rank
Engineering aspirants need at least 25% marks (40 out of 160) to secure a rank, while SC/ST candidates face no minimum qualifying score. - 4:30 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Physical reporting window opens on 7 Aug
Physical reporting for seat confirmation runs from 7 August to 13 August 2026. Candidates must appear at the allotted centre; failure to report will lead to seat cancellation. - 4:20 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
2026 Cutoff to be posted online
APSCHE will publish the AP EAMCET 2026 cutoff on its official website soon, allowing candidates to view institute‑wise opening and closing ranks for admissions. - AP EAMCET 2025 Hall Ticket & Rank Card
- Class 10 (SSC) Certificate (DOB proof)
- Class 12 (Inter) Marks Memo & Study Certificates from Class 6–12
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Caste Certificate (BC/SC/ST/EWS if applicable)
- Income Certificate / White Ration Card (for fee reimbursement)
- Local Status Certificate (for migrants from Telangana, if applicable)
- Category-specific certificates (PH, NCC, CAP, Sports, etc.)
- 4:15 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Counselling eligibility tied to cutoff
Only candidates who meet the announced cutoff marks will be shortlisted for the online AP EAMCET 2026 counselling, enabling them to submit choices and documents. - 4:10 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Reminder: complete registration first
The choice filling link becomes active only after you finish the online registration and fee payment between 20 July and 29 July; do not skip this step. - 3:58 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
JNTU Kakinada’s expected cutoff release
JNTU Kakinada is expected to announce the AP EAMCET 2026 cutoff after the results release on July 1, 2026, confirming opening and closing ranks across colleges. - 3:54 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Key dates for choice filling
Event | Start | End Web Options Entry | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-31 - 3:49 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Link location on portal
After logging in, the ‘Web Options Entry (Choice Filling)’ link appears on the dashboard under the counselling actions section; click it to start. - 3:49 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Opening‑closing rank format explained
The cutoff will be shown as opening and closing ranks, indicating the rank window within which each college can allocate seats during counselling stages. - 3:37 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Eligibility check prerequisite
Only candidates whose eligibility has been confirmed can proceed to the choice filling link; ensure your rank and hall‑ticket details are verified before 25 July. - 3:01 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Modify selections before locking
During the Web Options phase you can add or change any number of courses and colleges; once you lock your choices no further edits are allowed. - 2:34 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Password step before choice entry
Before accessing the choice filling page, create a new password via the ‘Get new password’ option; an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile. - 2:04 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
How to reach the choice link
Visit the official counselling portal eapcet-sche.aptonline.in, sign in with hall‑ticket number and DOB, then click the ‘Web Options’ tab to begin filling preferences. - 1:45 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Choice filling window opens
The Web Options Entry for AP EAMCET 2026 starts on 25 July and closes on 31 July. Log in after completing registration to. - 12:59 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
No additional fee refunds mentioned
The source only lists the counselling registration fees for each category; there is no information about fee refunds or extra charges at this time. - 12:29 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Fee must be cleared before choice filling
Fee clearance is mandatory before the web‑options choice‑filling period (25‑31 July 2026); without payment the choice portal remains inaccessible for all candidates seeking a seat. - 12:09 PM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET Fee receipt printable - Is it mandatory?
Yes, it is mandatory, once the fee is paid, click the ‘Print’ button on the receipt page to download a PDF copy; keep it handy for future verification.
- 11:55 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
SMS confirmation after fee payment
After successful fee payment, candidates whose certificates are verified receive an SMS containing their login ID and registration number for the counselling portal. - 11:49 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
How to pay the counselling fee?
Visit the official AP EAMCET site, click ‘Processing fee payment online’, enter hall‑ticket number and rank, confirm, pay via the gateway and note the reference number. - 11:31 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Registration Starts!
APSCHE has started AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration. Qualified candidates can pay processing fee (INR 1200 for OC/BC, INIR 600 for SC/ST) and submit their options online before July 29, 2026. The Document verification begins on July 22.
- 10:55 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
What is AP EAMCET Counselling fee?
OC/BC candidates pay INR 1,200, while SC/ST candidates pay INR 600 as the AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration fee. These amounts are to be paid online before accessing the choice‑filling portal. - 10:33 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Eligibility for AP EAMCET counselling
Eligibility for counselling requires a valid AP EAMCET 2026 rank; engineering aspirants need at least 25 % (40/160) marks, while SC/ST candidates have no minimum mark requirement. - 10:11 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Document verification during AP EAMCET counselling
For document verification, candidates report to their designated helpline centre after fee payment, present original and photocopy of each required document, and receive a verification slip. - 9:15 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
What happens after students get a seat after AP EAMCET Counselling?
Once allotted, candidates must download the allotment letter from their account, self‑report to the institute, and confirm admission; failure to report leads to disqualification from further rounds. - 9:01 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET First phase seat allotment timeline
The first phase seat allotment results are released on 6 August 2026; the final seat‑allotment list is expected to be published in September 2026, subject to verification. - 8:41 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
How to lock your preferred courses in AP EAMCET?
- Register on the official portal using hall‑ticket number and DOB.
- Create a new password for the counselling session.
- Enter and lock your preferred college‑branch combinations.
- 8:21 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
When does choice AP EAMCET filling happen?
Web Options Entry, also called choice filling, opens on 25 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026, allowing candidates to select their desired courses and colleges. - 8:00 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Understanding AP EAMCET 2026 counselling
Counselling is the post‑exam process where qualified AP EAMCET 2026 candidates register, pay a fee, verify documents, lock preferred college‑branch combos and await seat allocation. - 7:37 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
What happens if student miss Final reporting deadline?
After the final reporting date, any unreported seat is cancelled and no further claim can be made. Ensure you appear at the allotted centre on time. - 7:07 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAPCET Post‑allotment actions to secure your seat
- Self‑report to the allotted institute to confirm your seat.
- If you self‑report but miss reporting, you may join the next counselling round.
- Failing both self‑report and reporting leads to disqualification from further rounds.
- Download the allotment letter from your portal before reporting.
- Report at the allotted centre before the final reporting deadline.
- 6:22 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 First phase seat allotment results date
AP EAMCET 2026 First Phase seat allotment results will be released starting 6 August 2026. Check your candidate account on that day for the provisional list.
- 5:15 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET Counselling 2026: Next Step after filling college and course choices
After registration, fill preferred courses and colleges. The list appears post‑OTP verification; you can lock any number of options.
- 4:45 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
Register for AP EAMCET Counselling 2026 online
Counselling registration starts 20 July 2026. Use your hall‑ticket number and date of birth to log in, pay the processing fee and create a new password. - 4:15 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET Counselling 2026: Web Options entry window opens
Web Options (choice filling) opens on 25 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026. Log in with hall‑ticket number and DOB to select preferences. - 3:53 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EA,MCET 2026 counselling dates
Event
Date
Registration & Fee Payment
July 20 to July 29, 2026
Processing Fee
OC/BC: INR 1,200 | SC/ST: INR 600
Online Document Verification
July 22 to July 31, 2026
Web Options Entry (Choice Filling)
July 25 to July 31, 2026
Change of Web Options
August 1, 2026
Seat Allotment Results
August 6, 2026
Self-Reporting & College Joining
August 7 to August 13, 2026
Commencement of Classes
August 10, 2026
- 3:33 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Live Updates: When to Report to allotted college?
After seat allotment on 6 August, candidates must report to their allotted institute as per the counselling instructions, typically within a few days. - 2:59 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling timeline starts
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling for BTech admissions startsoff from 20 July 2026, with registration, fee payment, verification, choice filling and seat allotment.
- 2:39 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling First phase seat allotment
The first phase seat allotment results will be announced on 6 August 2026, revealing provisional college allocations for all successfully verified candidates in the AP EAMCET counselling. - 2:22 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Choice filling period
Web Options Entry (choice filling) opens on 25 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026, letting candidates rank their preferred institutes for the upcoming seat allotment. - 1:59 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Document/Certificate verification dates
Certificate verification is scheduled between 22 July and 31 July 2026; candidates should upload scanned documents within this window to avoid delays through the counselling portal. - 1:44 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 Counselling Fee payment window
Online processing fee payment runs from 20 July to 29 July 2026, aligning with the counselling registration period and must be completed before option entry. - 1:19 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026Counselling registration opens
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration begins on 20 July 2026 through the eapcet‑sche.aptonline.in portal, allowing eligible candidates to create their counselling profile for BTech admissions. - 1:00 AM IST• 20 Jul 2026
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration Today
Welcome to the LIVE updates on AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration. The AP EAMCET registration starts today. Candidates can apply online at official website from - cap.apcfss.in/?v=1784488253757
Commonly asked questions
The counselling call letter is released after the release of the rank list. The candidates selected for counselling must register for counselling and pay the counselling fee. The counselling registration will be followed by document verification, option entry, seat allotment and reporting at colleges.
The counselling process comprises:
College allotment will depend on factors like cutoff, course requirements, your rank in the entrance exam, seat availability, category, etc. You can check previous year's cutoff for the college in your city to get an idea.
Commonly asked questions
Steps to check seat allotment
Open official website.
Candidates must click on seat allotment link.
Enter login details like application number, hall ticket number, date of birth and password.
Seat allotted will be shown.
Seats are allotted after every round of counselling.
You'll need both original and clear scanned copies of:
AP EAMCET 2026 counselling registration starts from July 20, 2026. The counselling process includes registration, seat allotment, and filling web options.
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